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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.96, 914.54 and 285.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.96, 914.54 and 285.42 is: 427.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.96 : 914.54 = 285.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.96/914.54 = 285.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.96x = 914.54 × 285.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.96x = 261,028.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,028.01/609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.94

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